Clinical Nurse Specialist Dermatology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dermatology Specialist Nurse with expertise in biological therapies, skin cancer and skin surgery. The post holder will lead Dermatology nursing within the hospital, advising patients and clinicians across inpatients and outpatients.

The role includes running own monitoring clinics, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to quality improvement within a multidisciplinary team of consultants and nurses.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with dermatology experience.
• Experience monitoring systemic/biological therapy for skin conditions.
• Ability to run monitoring clinics and provide specialist advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients requiring systemic and biological therapy monitoring.
• Perform phototherapy treatments for skin conditions.
• Perform skin surgery and support for patients with skin cancer.
• Support junior staff and contribute to team development.
• Assume managerial duties and lead nursing initiatives.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Biological therapies knowledge

Skin cancer management

Skin surgery

Clinical teaching

Team leadership

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Dermatology Specialist Nurse with an interest and understanding of biological therapies, skin cancer and skin surgery.

The post holder will be a designated specialty nurse for Dermatology within the Hospital and will provide specialist advise to healthcare professionals, patients, relatives and carer’s for both inpatients and outpatients. Within the scope of professional practice, extend clinical skills and knowledge to change the emphasis where appropriate of delivery of care and treatment in the patient’s interests and clinical advancements.

The successful candidate will work in a friendly, close knit multidisciplinary team of 5 consultant dermatologists, lead clinical nurse specialists, x2 clinical nurse specialists, x2 Dermatology staff nurses, x3 Dermatology healthcare assistants.

The successful individual will be part of a developing Nursing Team, consisting of a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Staff Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.

The Post Holder Will

• Provide high quality care to patients that require systemic and biological therapy monitoring for psoriasis, eczema and acne. The individual will have their own monitoring clinics, assessing the patients condition and holistic needs.
• Perform phototherapy treatments to patients with skin conditions.
• Perform skin surgery and support for patients diagnosed with skin cancer.
• Support junior members of the team.
• Managerial duties.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for their own case load with support from the Consultants and Senior Nurse Specialists. They will ensure high standards of nursing care development and quality improvement.

Contract

The post is full time 37.5 hours per week over Monday-Friday, and may involve some cross site working.

Closing date of applications

24 September 2026

Interview date

8 October 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gabrielle Key Job title: Lead Dermatology clinical nurse specialist. Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01283593157

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is completely optional, but it can help you decide if this opportunity is the right fit for you.